New Delhi: The air pollution problem is getting deeper in the national capital; the government is mulling over cloud seeding, which is better known as artificial rain. Delhi’s Environment Minister, Manjinder Singh Sirsa, said that the proposal will soon be tabled before the Cabinet for its approval. The aim is to generate rainfall during the summer months, which is likely to curb pollution levels in the city and its surroundings. After the approval, it would be experimented with on the outskirts of Delhi.
“We want to try this as an emergency option to fight severe pollution and protect public health,” Sirsa said. The government will need approvals from 12 different agencies, such as the Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Home Affairs, Directorate General of Civil Aviation, and the Airports Authority of India, before the trial can move forward.
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“We will use AI-based monitoring and digital tools to gather minute-by-minute data,” Sirsa explained. This system will help authorities keep a closer watch on pollution hotspots, especially around construction zones and traffic-heavy areas.
A central dashboard will show live pollution levels and ensure that rules set by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) are being followed. Cameras will be installed at 13 key locations in the city to support enforcement.
Pollution in the city is a complicated issue; residents’ health is at risk. Diseases like lung infections and respiratory difficulties are increasing. A concrete step is required in the city for controlling the pollution in the city. Measures are being applied, but positive results haven’t been received. Currently, Delhi needs cleaner and healthier air so that people can live healthy lives.